EMI/EMC case study for satcom terminal and remedial measures

The potential threat of Nuclear Weapon and its detonation has reduced due to Global outrages expressed time to time. However, the anxiety of the destruction of electrical/electro-mechanical/electronic devices has enhanced due to the development of different types of EM weapons. EM weapons, a man-made device, can generate Mega Watts of Power at least 40 km above earth´s surface and could damage all equipments underneath in a radius of 30 kms. The kill probability is devastating for ground equipment as well as electronics configured for Air-borne and Satellite borne equipments. This paper presents the analysis of a satellite communication system and various prevention mechanism to shield the equipment from the potential threat of EM weapon/EMP generated due to nuclear burst.